American Eagle AE Relaxed Straight Jean review

American Eagle's AE Relaxed Straight Jean is the stretch pick for men who want room in the thigh without a wide, baggy leg. AE lists the fit as relaxed through the thigh and straight through the leg, with an 11 3/8 inch rise and a 17 inch leg opening based on a 32 x 32. The denim is AE's Airflex+ stretch, which the page describes as high stretch that holds its shape and is breathable. Sizes run from 26 x 28 up to 44 x 32, so slim men with short legs are covered, but the range stops well short of Carhartt or Old Navy. The jean is an online exclusive at ae.com. The list price is $49.95, and on November 13, 2026 it was on sale for $29.97. AE also sells a Loose Fit Jean and a Loose Jean for men who want more room through the leg.

Who it is for

younger men who want a stretchy relaxed straight jean

Price

$49.95 list price on ae.com, $29.97 on sale as of November 2026.

price: now $29.97 save 40% $49.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Relaxed through the thigh and straight through the leg
• 11 3/8" rise and 17" leg opening on a 32 x 32
• Airflex+ high stretch denim that AE says holds its shape
• Sizes from 26 x 28 to 44 x 32
• Online exclusive at ae.com

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $29.97 sale price at the time we checked, against $49.95
• Strength: Published rise and leg opening measurements
• Strength: Short lengths from 28 inches
• Weakness: Largest size listed is 44 x 32
• Weakness: Online exclusive, so you cannot try it in a store
• Weakness: Fabric content is not in the product text we read

Key facts

• Price: $49.95 list, $29.97 on sale
• Rise: 11 3/8"
• Leg opening: 17"
• Sizes: 26 x 28 to 44 x 32
• Stretch: Airflex+ high stretch

Where it ranks

American Eagle AE Relaxed Straight Jean is No. 5 in our Best Relaxed Fit Jeans for Men verdict.